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China Ethylene Output Up 23.1% in the First Five Months

China Ethylene Output Up 23.1% in the First Five Months

Write: Linda [2011-05-20]
PUWORLD(2010-6-13) According to the latest data released by China National Statistics Bureau, about 1.065 million tons ethylene were produced in May, up 35% compared with the same time of last year. From Jan May, total output of ethylene in China reached 4.971 million tons, increased by 23.1% versus that of last year.


Ethylene is the raw material used in the manufacture of polymers such as polyethylene (PE), polyester, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polystyrene as well as fibres and other organic chemicals. These products are used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer markets such as the packaging, transportation and construction industries.